From one home to a whole village.
In May 2003, Kerala Christ Church Mission (KCCM) opened Children’s Village to give destitute children food, shelter, clothing, health care, education — and care.
A home, not a hostel.
Children’s Village began in May 2003 in Kottayam with one home and 14 children. Today it is home to 54 children and is officially recognised by the Kerala State Orphanage Board.
Rather than a hostel-style orphanage, the village is built to feel like a real home. Each village has several houses, and each house is led by its own “mother” — usually a woman who was once destitute herself.
The village is run by Dr. Liz Gabriel, who holds a PhD in Social Work from Mahatma Gandhi (MG) University and a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), specialising in child welfare.
Growing up well, in every way.
The village sits inside the Crossroads school complex, so the children have sports facilities, schooling and extra tuition right on their doorstep.
A balanced diet
Two glasses of milk every day, with vegetables, meat and pulses.
Regular schooling
Every child attends school, with homework support at home.
Extra tuition
Two part-time teachers give extra classes to help each child keep up.
Co-curricular classes
Singing, dancing, instrumental music and moral classes.
Trips & tours
Educational and recreational trips that widen their world.
A mother in every home
Each house has its own mother, so every child has someone to come home to.
More homes. More children. More love.
We plan to open more homes and to grow into neighbouring states — building a more compassionate society through the love and peace we give to children.
- May 2003
First home opens in Kottayam with 14 children.
- Recognition
Officially recognised by the Kerala State Orphanage Board.
- Today
54 children, 4 homes, 5 care mothers.
- Next
New homes in Kerala and neighbouring states.